Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Dates and Timings

13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates fall in 2026, each with the time the Chaturthi tithi begins and ends and the moonrise time. Dates and times are for New Delhi (IST).

Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 dates and timings

  • Tuesday, 6 January 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 8:02 AM, 6 Jan · Chaturthi ends 6:53 AM, 7 Jan · Moonrise 8:55 PM
  • Thursday, 5 February 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 12:10 AM, 5 Feb · Chaturthi ends 12:23 AM, 6 Feb · Moonrise 9:35 PM
  • Friday, 6 March 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 5:54 PM, 6 Mar · Chaturthi ends 7:18 PM, 7 Mar · Moonrise 9:14 PM
  • Sunday, 5 April 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 12:00 PM, 5 Apr · Chaturthi ends 2:11 PM, 6 Apr · Moonrise 9:54 PM
  • Tuesday, 5 May 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 5:25 AM, 5 May · Chaturthi ends 7:52 AM, 6 May · Moonrise 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday, 3 June 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 9:22 PM, 3 Jun · Chaturthi ends 11:31 PM, 4 Jun · Moonrise 9:59 PM
  • Friday, 3 July 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 11:21 AM, 3 Jul · Chaturthi ends 12:40 PM, 4 Jul · Moonrise 9:48 PM
  • Sunday, 2 August 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 11:08 PM, 1 Aug · Chaturthi ends 11:16 PM, 2 Aug · Moonrise 9:20 PM
  • Monday, 31 August 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 8:52 AM, 31 Aug · Chaturthi ends 7:42 AM, 1 Sep · Moonrise 8:25 PM
  • Tuesday, 29 September 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 5:11 PM, 29 Sep · Chaturthi ends 2:56 PM, 30 Sep · Moonrise 7:40 PM
  • Thursday, 29 October 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 1:07 AM, 29 Oct · Chaturthi ends 10:11 PM, 29 Oct · Moonrise 8:12 PM
  • Friday, 27 November 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 9:49 AM, 27 Nov · Chaturthi ends 6:40 AM, 28 Nov · Moonrise 8:13 PM
  • Saturday, 26 December 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi
    Chaturthi begins 8:06 PM, 26 Dec · Chaturthi ends 5:14 PM, 27 Dec · Moonrise 8:14 PM

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What is Sankashti Chaturthi?

Sankashti Chaturthi is the monthly fast for Lord Ganesha on Chaturthi, the fourth tithi of the dark fortnight. The fast is broken after sighting the Moon. When it falls on a Tuesday it is called Angaraki Chaturthi.

How the date is chosen

The fast is kept on the day Krishna Chaturthi prevails at moonrise.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Sankashti Chaturthi dates are there in 2026?

13.